Train-order signal



(No Model.)

, J. S. TRITES.

TRAIN ORDER SIGNAL.

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JOHN S. TRITES, OF MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO EDWIN GILLMOR RUSSELL, OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.

TRAIN-ORDER SIGNAL.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 271,547, dated January 30, 1883.

Application filed November 11,1882. (No model.) Patented in Canada July'19, 1882, No. 15,142.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN STAR vTerres, a citizen of the Dominion of Canada, residing at Moncton, in the county of Westmoreland and Province ofNew Brunswick, Canada, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Train-Order Signals, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

My invention relates to a railway-signal apparatus, and it is particularly adapted for a train-order signal at a telegraphic station. It consists in a quadrate lamp and colored signal-board united by arod or spindle, which is secured by an arm; also, in a chain or cord extending outward from the rear tothe front ofthe arm; also, in asmall arm projecting outward from the spindle to the chain; also, in a studded plate under the main arm, whereby the movement of the short spindle-arm and chain is regulated and limited to a quarterrevolution; and, also, in a rear boxed weight on the end of the chain.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l represents a side elevation of my invention, the weight-box being in section; and Fig. 2 is a bottom view.

The letterA represents the handle on the rear end of the pulley-chain.

B is a long arm extending outward from a point above the operator-s table.

O is a chain having the short arm E connected thereto.

C is the continuation ofchain C, and is pro-v vided with handle A.

C2, G2 are staples on the under side of arm B, through which the chain freely moves back and forth when operated by the handle A or weight J. A

D is a pulley on the house end of the device, over which chain C passes.

E is a short arm, keyed or otherwise secured to spindle F. y G lis a quadrate lamp secured to the upper end ot' spindle F. One means of attaching the lamp to the spindle is to provide the-under side ot the lamp or its protection with a retangular socket and shape the top of the spindle so as to it therein, whereby the lamp and spindle turn in unison.

H is a colored signal-board rigidly secured to the lower projection of spindle F. H H are openings therein, so that its surface will oft'er little resistance to the wind.

i I is a horizontal pulley fixed on the forward under side of the main arm.

J is a vertical box containing weight J.

K is a plated lixed to the under side of arm B. Said plate and arm are provided with openings for the reception of the spindle.

L L are downwardly-projecting studs secured in the plate K.

M is a plate on the upper side of arm B. Said plate 'is also provided with an opening, through'which the spindle passes. The spindle F has a shoulder, F', which rests on the upper side of plate M. The spindle F revolves freely in the arm B and upper and lower plates, K M.

Nis a pin convenient to the hand Aofthe operator.

By drawing down on the ring or handle A the signal-light G and board H are turned at right angles from their exposed position shown in Fig. 1. The box J is provided with a rear vertical slot, (not shown in drawings.) whereby the operator is enabled to see the weightand determinefrom its position whether or not his train-order signals (the lamp by night and board hy day) are properly displayed. By engaging the ring A with the pin N the signals are revolved one-quarter, which action places the board on aparallel line with the railway-rails, and also places the train-order signal-lights transversely with said rails-that is to say, both signals are thus concealed from view by an approaching or departing trainall of which indicates that the .operator has no train order (telegram) for the next train. By loosening the ring A the weight J', which is on the other end of the chain, gravitates in the box and draws back on the chain O', thereby throwing forward arm E, which is secured to chain O, whereby the spindle F and its connecting-lamp and board are partially revolved. The studs L L are equidistant from the center of the spindle,'and represent aquadrant, thereby limiting the movement ofthe spindle and its connecting means to a quarter-revolution.

I am aware that it is not new to operate a I secured to main arm B by staples Cl and pultrain-order signal by means of a chain passing around the signal, the ends of said chain being provided with means whereby said sig'- nal may be turned at pleasure. aware that signals have been operated by means of two rods at right angles, the engagingends ot' the rods being provided with bevelgears,one ot' said rods being provided with arms actuated by a chain. Iam further aware that a signal light and board have been connected to and operated by the same spindle or standard. I therefore do not claim suoli mechanism, broadly; but

WhatI do claim, and desire to secure by l Letters Patent, is-

l. In a railway-signal, an operating-chain secured to a main arm, B, by staples C2 and pulley I, in combination with the arm E and spindle F, as set forth.

2. In a railway-signal, the operating'ehain I am also ley I, in combination with the arm E, spindle F, and studs L L, substantially as described, and for the purpose set forth.

3. In a railway-signal, the operating-chain C C', secured to a signal-supporting arm, one end ot'said chain beingprovided with a weight, in combination with arm E, spindle F, and studs L L, as specited.

4. In a railway-signal, the operating-chain C G', ring A, weight J', and box J, in combination with the spindle F, arm E, and studs L L, the chain and signal being secured in the manner and for the purposes specified.

In testimony whereofI aix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN S. TRITES.

Witnesses:

HARVEY ATKINSON, JOHN D. HENDERSON. 

